Courts & Legal

This abandoned courthouse was built in 1913. It was designed to reflect New Zealand's ties to the British Empire. The building was only used until 1970 as a courthouse and was continued to be used for government buildings till the 1990's. Since then it was laid unoccupied and fallen into disrepair although meant to be … Continue reading The Abandoned Supreme Court House, West Coast, New Zealand.

It had always been on Urbexcentrals 'to do list' to find a abandoned court house, imagine the fun of acting out awaiting a sentencing in the dock! Perhaps even a trial surrounding artistic freedom and taking photos in forbidden places 🙂 The court house was built over a hundred years ago and was heated by … Continue reading A Derelict Courthouse

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for Urbex Central. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for 2014... Here's an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 25,000 times in 2013. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would … Continue reading 2013 in review

One of New Zealand’s oldest prisons has finally closed its doors after a century of incarcerations. Getting into a prison is a bit of an oxymoron, but this didn't stop UC from trying. As luck would have it a gate was left open and because no one was around...

Gunner hardly requires an introduction here at Urbex Central. No doubt you'll be more than familiar with his antics- in particular his dizzying, vertigo inducing videos. Our chief explorer has been very busy this year- very busy indeed... Unfortunately due to a recent rooftopping accident, he's going to be a bit quieter over the next … Continue reading Gunner